TeslaCrypt 2.0. How to remove? (Uninstall guide)
What does ransomware mean?
Ransomware is a malicious virus that usually enters victims’ computers via infectious e-mails including attachments. If the user opens such attachment, the virus gets executed on the victim’s computer and affects personal files including audio, video, image and text files. Ransomware viruses encrypt these files and ask for a ransom in order to get the files back. Unfortunately, paying the ransom does not necessarily guarantee that the user is going to get the personal files back.
TeslaCrypt releases another version of it
TeslaCrypt, which is known as a malicious computer virus and belongs to the dreadful category of ransomware, has developed another version of this virus – TeslaCrypt 2.0 (the previous version is described on this article – TeslaCrypt virus). The new version differs from its older ones because now TeslaCrypt virus changes the extension of the encrypted data to .VVV. Once the files are encrypted, TeslaCrypt places a .html file with instructions how to retrieve lost data. The text is copied from CryptoWall virus warning message. This virus asks to pay the ransom, which usually reaches up to 500$ via the bitcoin payment system.
TeslaCrypt 2.0 encrypts the files using AES-256-CBC algorithm. This virus uses ECHD algorithm to generate a different master key for every infected computer. Unfortunately, but security vendors claim that it is very hard or almost impossible to retrieve the encrypted files without paying the ransom. However, paying the ransom does NOT ensure that you are going to get your files back – you cannot trust these cyber-criminals who have stolen your private data from you. If you see the TeslaCrypt 2.0 alert message and if you cannot open your personal files anymore, you should immediately remove TeslaCrypt 2.0 malware in order to stop it from encrypting your files. You can do it with Reimage malware removal program.
How did TeslaCrypt 2.0 infect my computer?
Questions about TeslaCrypt 2.0
Ransomware viruses mostly are known to be spread as a Trojan via malicious e-mail letters. Moreover, this new version of TeslaCrypt is known to be targeted to gamers, so it is also known to be spread bundled together with various computer games. This malicious virus can destroy your personal files permanently, so you have to be extremely aware of this program. Here are a few pieces of advice from us how you can avoid getting TeslaCrypt 2.0 infection:
- Do not browse through suspicious websites. Such websites are usually filled with annoying advertising content and various pop-ups.
- Do not download questionable software from untrustworthy web domains – there are excellent chances such downloads can hold malicious or infectious programs or even viruses.
- Do not open e-mails and attachments from unknown senders – such attachments can include malware.
- Install software on your computer carefully. Pay attention to each installation step, read Terms of Use and Privacy Policy documents, and choose safe installation mode. Safe installation modes are Custom and Advanced ones. These options provide a list of possible suggestions to install additional programs, so if you see a list of suggestions to install unfamiliar programs, deselect agreements to install them.
If you think that TeslaCrypt 2.0 malware has already infected your computer, and it is encrypting your files right now, continue to the next website and find the TeslaCrypt 2.0 removal instructions and recommendations how to decrypt the files.
How to remove this ransomware and decrypt your files?
You can try to delete this malicious virus by yourself, but we strongly recommend removing TeslaCrypt 2.0 virus automatically. It is an extremely dangerous virus that has been programmed professionally, so it is not as easy to remove it as it is easy to remove spyware. We suggest trying SpyHunter anti-malware software to remove it automatically.
Good news for victims: Authors of this virus have shut down this project and released the master decryption key. You can decrypt all files using TeslaCrypt decryption tool. Before you do that, remove TeslaCrypt using instructions below:
To remove TeslaCrypt 2.0, follow these steps:
Remove TeslaCrypt 2.0 using Safe Mode with Networking
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Step 1: Reboot your computer to Safe Mode with Networking
Windows 7 / Vista / XP- Click Start → Shutdown → Restart → OK.
- When your computer becomes active, start pressing F8 multiple times until you see the Advanced Boot Options window.
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Select Safe Mode with Networking from the list
Windows 10 / Windows 8- Press the Power button at the Windows login screen. Now press and hold Shift, which is on your keyboard, and click Restart..
- Now select Troubleshoot → Advanced options → Startup Settings and finally press Restart.
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Once your computer becomes active, select Enable Safe Mode with Networking in Startup Settings window.
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Step 2: Remove TeslaCrypt 2.0
Log in to your infected account and start the browser. Download Reimage or other legitimate anti-spyware program. Update it before a full system scan and remove malicious files that belong to your ransomware and complete TeslaCrypt 2.0 removal.
If your ransomware is blocking Safe Mode with Networking, try further method.
Remove TeslaCrypt 2.0 using System Restore
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Step 1: Reboot your computer to Safe Mode with Command Prompt
Windows 7 / Vista / XP- Click Start → Shutdown → Restart → OK.
- When your computer becomes active, start pressing F8 multiple times until you see the Advanced Boot Options window.
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Select Command Prompt from the list
Windows 10 / Windows 8- Press the Power button at the Windows login screen. Now press and hold Shift, which is on your keyboard, and click Restart..
- Now select Troubleshoot → Advanced options → Startup Settings and finally press Restart.
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Once your computer becomes active, select Enable Safe Mode with Command Prompt in Startup Settings window.
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Step 2: Restore your system files and settings
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Once the Command Prompt window shows up, enter cd restore and click Enter.
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Now type rstrui.exe and press Enter again..
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When a new window shows up, click Next and select your restore point that is prior the infiltration of TeslaCrypt 2.0. After doing that, click Next.
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Now click Yes to start system restore.
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Once the Command Prompt window shows up, enter cd restore and click Enter.
Finally, you should always think about the protection of crypto-ransomwares. In order to protect your computer from TeslaCrypt 2.0 and other ransomwares, use a reputable anti-spyware, such as Reimage, Malwarebytes MalwarebytesCombo Cleaner or Plumbytes Anti-MalwareMalwarebytes Malwarebytes
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